The Ligue 1 Europa Conference League qualification race is heating up as three top teams from France - Brest, Strasbourg, and Toulouse - compete for a place in Europe's premier club competition.
Brest, who finished second in the French league last season, have made a strong start to their campaign with wins over Nice and Lens. The team has been boosted by the return of key players such as striker Yoann Gourcuff and goalkeeper Guillaume Hoarau, while new signings like midfielder Adrien Tramontin have also impressed.
Strasbourg, meanwhile, have also had a good start to their campaign with two wins and a draw from their first three games. The team's attacking prowess has been on display, with goals coming from all corners of the pitch. Midfielder Benjamin Mendy and defender Benjamin Bourigeaud have both been influential in the team's success so far.
Toulouse, on the other hand, have struggled in their opening games but have shown some signs of improvement recently. The team's defensive solidity has been impressive, with just one goal conceded in their first four matches. However, their attack has not quite lived up to expectations, with just two goals scored.
As the teams continue to battle it out for a spot in Europe's elite competition, there is no shortage of excitement and anticipation among fans. It will be interesting to see how these three teams fare in the upcoming matches and whether they can secure a place in the Europa Conference League next term.